Well, on Wednesday night in Atlanta, during a game between the Braves and Marlins, umpire Joe West was hit by the backswing of Miami’s Carlos Lee. The bat hit him on the side of the head, knocking his mask off and drawing blood.

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But you know what? Joe West is a pro. Thus, the trainer came out, put a little styptic on the gash, and the game went on. In the end, it was just another day in the life of an umpire.